Heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76, just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates.
The Rockstar reunited with his bandmates earlier in the month, performing a farewell concert for fans, alongside some of his favourite bands.
In a statement, his family said: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
The statement is signed by his wife, Sharon, and children, Aimee, Kelly, Jack and Louis.
Less than three weeks ago singer performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park, Osbourne told fans: “You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
It was a gig put together with performances from some of his favourite acts, including Guns’n’Roses and Metallica, for the 76-year-old’s “final bow”.
Osbourne was a globally acclaimed music legend who rose to prominence as the founding member and lead singer of the band Black Sabbath in 1968.
The band pioneered the heavy metal genre, producing iconic tracks such as Paranoid, Iron Man and Heaven & Hell.
He left Black Sabbath in 1979 due to rising tensions with his bandmates and embarked on a solo music career, releasing more than a dozen albums.
His debut single, released in 1980, Crazy Train, is one of his most famous songs to date. He sold over 100 million records during his 40-year career.
Osbourne was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame and the US Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame twice, once for Black Sabbath, and once as a solo artist.
He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, as well as five Grammy wins from 12 nominations.
David Coverdale, the lead singer of the rock band Whitesnake, took to X to pay his respects to the rock legend.
“My Sincere Condolences To Sharon, The Family, Friends & Fans,” he wrote.
X-Factor duo Jedward said: “Rip Ozzy Osbourne sending love to Sharon and Kelly and Jack and the whole family “.
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Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne in 2007
Tributes from adorning fans also poured in as the news broke. One fan penned: “A rockstar. A legend. A British icon. Rest in Power, Ozzy Osbourne.”
Another: “Rest in Peace Ozzy Osbourne! We wouldn’t have Heavy Metal without you.”
“I still can’t believe it. A few weeks ago he was giving his final concert. I hope you came home, Ozzy,” a user emotionally wrote, another added: “This one really hurts. RIP Ozzy.”
His family released a joint statement saying the singer passed away “surrounded by love”
Ozzy Osbourne with his wife, Sharon
Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and had suffered from other health problems in recent years, including complications sustained from a fall in 2019.
After being forced to cancel tour shows due to poor health, he made a one-off appearance in Birmingham to close the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Osbourne leaves behind his wife, Sharon, and their children, Aimee, Kelly and Jack, as well his two older children, Jessica and Louis, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.